LINDSEY & SILKY

Eight years ago, I never realized how much of a difference having a PADS dog would make on my life, or that she could help shape my career path.

At first, I thought I wanted to be an Education Assistant, because of how much I love being in the schools (Silky loves all the attention she gets from the kids, too!) After spending two years back at school myself, as a student, I realized how much more I can do to help other people in wheelchairs now that I have Silky by my side.

As a social worker, and having my great partner Silky, I will be able to make others more comfortable if they are feeling shy or not safe to talk. I have already seen her ability to bring out my own confidence, as well as the confidence in the children, and even the adults, I have met through my practicum placements in schools. It is such an amazing feeling. I do not know if I would have been able to be in this situation or had these experiences without my awesome PADS dog, Silky.

Help Support Teams Like Lindsey & Silky

All PADS assistance dogs are provided to clients at no cost. Behind each and every success story is a donor who makes this possible.

Tell us your PADS story

We are still accepting stories for our 30 Stories for 30 Years series. Whether you have volunteered, received a dog as a client or adopter, given of your time, money or heart… you are part of the PADS story! Tell us how being involved with PADS has impacted you.

ABOUT PADS

Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises and trains fully certified assistance dogs. Our service (mobility & PTSD) and hearing dogs provide life-changing independence to those with physical disabilities other than blindness. Our accredited facility dogs work with community professionals, such as teachers, RCMP and psychologists to help support healthy communities.